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HI FIVE!! MN Christian Prayer Request Thread Continues .......

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CaptainDippy · 27/07/2006 20:25

Hello there!!

"Never doubt that a community of thoughtful, committed women, filled with the power and the love of God, using gifts they have identified and developed, and pursuing passions planted in them by God - never doubt that these women can change the world"

Need I say more (thanks for that quote MaryBS!)

Well, here's a summary of July's requests - Do update if you can!!

MaryBS - Prayers for her mum coming to terms with her vocation. Been having vivid dreams and would like for them to stop (have they?) DH's nephew was adopted at the age of 3 and is now exhibiting some bad behavioural problems, mum and dad asking about "giving him back" etc. Very difficult situation. Prayers for study etc as she undertakes the course to become a Reader at church. Difficult situation regarding the church hall needs to be resolved. DD has a class mate who keeps hitting her etc, MaryBS unsure of how to handle the situation. Lots of prayers for non-Chiristian DH as he becomes more involved in church life (YEY! ) Prayers for situation between Vicar and a member of choir and finally prayers for a friend who has been meeting with Social Workers re: possibly adopting today! Pudmog - Feeling nauseous still (16 weeks PG, due on Jan 17th) and has chest infection. Has been struggling to control DS' asthma and has been really, really struggling with church (one couple in particular making it very hard.) Continuing prayers for the situation regarding racist accusations levelled at her children's school.

Twiga - DH's Uncle has Oesophogeal cancer and is very, very ill.

harrisey - Has found somewhere to live when her and her family move to Glasgow to attend Bible College in Sept. Praise God!!

Xavielli - Dad is home from hospital and is doing well. Lots of prayers for her sister who has had to have an abortion following the discovery that her unborn baby had Edward's Syndrome. Prayers as they cope with this loss.

longwaytogo - Ongoing prayers for her DD's health problems, especially for her as she attends Allergy Clinic on Aug 31st Prayers too for her nan and grandad who were involved in a car accident; although they were not seriously hurt, they are battered and bruised and coming to terms with the shock of it all. Lots of prayers for her friend who is going to adopt a little boy - they are meeting up for the 1st time very soon!!

JessicaandRebeccasMummy - DH had another operation on July 5th - Is going to be discharged from the army very soon, lots of prayers for them as a family - finding new job, home etc etc.

Nanou1 - DH didn't get job in the end. Feeling very and right now - lots of prayers needed for reassurance and acceptance - and for another to job to come up very soon!! How did DD do in France Nanou1 btw??

TigerT - DD had to have another op on her head on July 6th as wound was becoming infected - praying that her little DD is ok, the infection is gone and she is on the road to recovery.

footprint - Struggling with depression and anxiety - has been doing better and was last seen going off on her hols with her family! How are you doing honey??

katzg - Didn't get job , but is feeling positive and praying hard that another job opportunity will come up soon as her contract on her current job runs out on Aug 31st. Also prayers for her DD who is under Consultant care for the skin condition Cutaneous Mastocytosis.

PandaG - Currently off on lots of hols - so praying she is having a lovely time! Her youth leader who had cancer died and the service was a beautiful tribute to her.

CatJ - DD4 is still in hospital and is improving, but she is going to require lots of ongoing prayers as she is going to spend quite a bit of time in hospital over the coming weeks / months etc .... Lots of prayers for all the LO's that DD4 is in hospital with.

NotQuiteSoTiredMum - DS2's excema is very bad and keeping them all up at night - Prayers for sleep in that household!!

puddingz - Prayers for the family of a little boy (8 yrs) who was tragically killed in a Hit and Run incident.

naerlythree - Prayers for baby DS who has been very poorly.

Kate100 - Prayers for communication issues between her and her dad.

melbournemum - Prayers for her DB and SIL who are about 9 weeks PG. They have lost a number of children through miscarriage - Praying that this "Little Bean" holds on!!

waswondering - Prayers for cousin's 2 week old DD2 who is in hospital with a viral infection.

CaptainDippy - As ever, ongoing prayers for job situation (hers and DH's), house situation and driving lessons (going well btw ) Prayers for friends who are struggling with new baby DS and for friends who are coming to terms with the fact that they will never grow old together as DH has diagnosed with terminal cancer. I think that is all for me - for now!

Love and Prayers to you all. xxxx

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MaryBS · 10/08/2006 11:47

That is REALLY AWFUL!

I'll pray for her and her family

PandaG · 10/08/2006 11:51

Praying for YG too, and anyone who is supposed to be flying today.

Glad you are bouncing Nanou

CaptainDippy · 10/08/2006 15:08

Gosh. I think we are all in shock.

Continuing to pray for Yorkiegirl and her family.

How is everyone doing?? All ok in DippyLand - Apart from the fact I am feeling decidedly sick ..... Wondering if I might be .......

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PandaG · 10/08/2006 15:21

Any chance you might be...... CD? Need to lighten the mood today I feel.

MaryBS · 10/08/2006 15:34

Oooo a baby, now there's a thought.....

Nanou1 · 10/08/2006 15:48

CD... have you been playing doctors and nurses a bit too much? how old is your youngest again?!

MaryBS · 10/08/2006 16:15

Yes, have you been taking the "go forth and multiply" literally?

My mother lightened the mood this morning too... in two minds whether to post it, as its a little risque... its a poem by Roald Dahl

Now you all know I don't do links, so you'll have to c&p it, but bear in mind the above warning... it IS very funny...

www.no1typo.me.uk/A%20bird%20in%20the%20hand.html

MaryBS · 10/08/2006 16:16

as I'm 40 on Saturday...

MaryBS · 10/08/2006 20:33

Someone tell me I'm not a thread killer .

Praying for all of you, but particularly remembering Yorkiegirl and her family in their sad loss.

Xavielli · 10/08/2006 20:55

lol... I hope you have a good 40th ( j/k) birthday!

I am also thinking of YG... must be so awful.

Tenalady · 10/08/2006 20:58

Remembering Yorkie Girl and her children as well as her dh family. Love and support x

CaptainDippy · 11/08/2006 07:31

"Doctors and Nurses"

My youngest is 14 months, my oldest is 2 and 1/2 - we would really like 4 children and don't really want massive age gaps between them - and DH and I are reeeeeally broody atm - So it is possible! AF due next weekish (really not too sure of my cycle ).

So some good news to lighten the mood!!

Continuing to pray for Yorkiegirl and her little family. xx

How's everyone else doing??

Will read poem in a mo, Mary!

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CaptainDippy · 11/08/2006 07:34

@poem, MaryBS - ROFL!!

You're going to be 40! You're going to be 40!!

Hee! Hee!

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longwaytogo · 11/08/2006 09:10

marybs lol @ poem and cd that you could do such a thing to possibly be preggers.

Such a shock about yorkegirl, prayers will definately be with them all over coming weeks.

Made me sit up and take stock this morning, got sent home from work yesterday as just kept bursting into tears for no apparant reason, just little things that got to me. Then when dh eventually came to bed last night I just sobbed and sobbed, just had that gut renching feeling like what happened a 12 month ago was just yesterday. I hate it when ghosts come back to haunt you - stupid isn't it. Why do I do so well and then feel back at square one, don't know if i'm going to have a better day today or not, just feel so alone and I know i'm not.

Hasn't helped not having car for over a week, feel like a prisoner. Ds still has upset tummy, seemed better yesterday so gave him milk this morning and has had another bout.

So fed up and should just be counting my blessings that i've got dh who loves me and is still with me.

Nanou1 · 11/08/2006 09:15

CD... you still running ?! .
dh and I wanted 6 children - something we discussed the second time we meet lol ... i understand you completely. we'll never fulfill that dream but are so grateful for dd since she is our little miracle . we feel blessed already but would love another one or two!!! got very broody recently too but can't even contemplate trying for another baby at the mo.... [it costs us 10K of treatments to get dd1] and i can assure it was not as enjoyable as playing doctors and nurses
RESPECT re MaryBS!!!!! ROFL .
last day in the office before my hols... can't wait!
Happy B'day MaryBS!!! have a great day.
will catch up properly later on.
have a good day all.
and have been thinking about YG a lot too

Nanou1 · 11/08/2006 09:18

Oh LGTW.... so sorry you are feeling this way... can't stay but prayers your way and a BIG hug to make you feel a bit better. do you fancy coming to a meet up in september? something to look forward to

Nanou1 · 11/08/2006 09:21

lwtg... sorry but may i ask what trauma you had 12 months ago? if you said before, i am awfully sorry but cannot remember... my memory brain has gone blank... and of course you don't have to tell me if you don't want to.

PandaG · 11/08/2006 09:48

Happy Birthday for tomorrow Mary, I won't be around to say it tommorow, so hope you have a great day.

LWTG - so sorry you are feeling so down again. I will continue to pray for you.

CD - would be lovely to have another bump on the thread

Xavielli · 11/08/2006 09:48

CD!!! You're brave! lol DP calls me a BMM (baby making machine) but I hand that torch onto you! Oooh, I so hope you are beaning!

LWTG. Tell the devil he is a liar!

MarscusGarvey · 11/08/2006 09:56

Very funny MaryBS. Have kept it for use in my best friend's card in October.

Adding my prayers and thoughts for YG.

I have mice. Please pray that they are dealt with quickly and never return (whilst I know this isn't much in the scheme of things I know that God cares about the little things too).

No news yet about my friend with cancer, but at the last call all was well, though he had a slight temperature. Their boys have gone away with friends to Camp. This is very strange for them all because normally they would go to Camp together. Please pray that the boys have good relaxing holidays and that dad looks better on their return. Pray for mum's strength. She's holding a lot together. Also please continue to pray about their finances as they haven't worked for a long time now (they are self-employed). Thanks

MarsLady

longwaytogo · 11/08/2006 10:05

Nanau the "trauma" was dh having an affair.

Marybs I thought that this morning devil knows I just written sermon have to do meeting on Sunday and he is putting all these thoughts in my head.

But last night I thought I had lost it, not cried so hard since it all happened.

PandaG · 11/08/2006 10:11

Longway - just a thought - you're doing a sermon on Sunday, something you haven't done for ages, something that the devil isn't pleased about, so it is not that surprising that you felt so bad yesterday. He'll try anything to put us off doing what God wants us to do. Will really be praying for you, that God gives you strength, for the peace that passes all understanding, and that you enjoy doing the sermon on Sunday, and know you have done your best and God is pleased by you. , didn't mean to, just concerned >

Mary - love that poem btw! I will hang on to it as some of my friends are nearing 40.

CaptainDippy · 11/08/2006 10:26

I hope that I am Beaning too, Xavielli!

Not brave - Just mad!!

Oh lwtg - You poor thing! Don't beat yourself up about it though - I know it is cliche that I had used before, but "Rome wasn't built in a day" - it really isn't all that long since the "Trauma" and some wounds can take a heck of a long time to heal, eh!? Give yourself space and time to recover and don't worry if you feel like you are taking "one step forward, two steps backward" cos I do not honestly think you are regressing into old feelings at all - I think all the grief and remorse that you are feeling is all positive and all part of the healing process. It is good for you to "let it all out" and have a good cry about things. You are not Super Human and you have been through so much. I think your honesty is admirable and I am praying so much for your complete healing in all of this....

Also completely agree with what PandaG said - I think it has a lot to do with the fact that you are preaching on Sunday - Like Xavielli said: The devil is a liar!! Amen to that!

[[hugs]] and Love to you!

Praying for your mice problem, Mars - we had rats a while back and it was a pita!! Praying they "scamper" off to new pastures v.soon! Thank you for the update on your friend - I am glad that he was doing ok last time you heard. Praying for their boys as they go off to Camp on their own - Praying for strength for your friend's DW (courageous woman!) Hoping the boys come back to good news and healthier daddy!! Praying that they would trust in God's provision in all things, inc. finances. Do keep us up-to-date as and when!

Continuing to pray for YorkieGirl and her family. xxxx

Prayers for my DD's please - both a bit "under the weather" - DD2 streaming cold, very snotty and tired. DD2 funny nappies and hot and lethargic. Poor beans!

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longwaytogo · 11/08/2006 10:26

Thanks girls I know that this is either devil having a good go or its pmt, just not sure which one or mixture of both, and just really that I was so tearful at work as usually I totally different person at work as its my escape.

It wasn't even the affair or us that was upsetting me yesterday it was anything and everything. Started reading a sad story in a mag at break time and just got worse from then on in.

CaptainDippy · 11/08/2006 10:28

PMT is of the devil, imho!! Sounds like you were just having abit of a "hormonal woman with children" sort of day to me - I hve them all the time - I'm sure DH thinks I am crazy!!

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